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Apr 6

Using degree day models and phenology in the garden

April 6, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

Join this 45 minute webinar led by Dr. David Lowenstein, MSU Consumer Horticulture Educator, to learn about using degree day models for better pest management.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2021

Published on July 22, 2021
Summer pests and diseases are here.
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected in southwest Michigan. It’s time to initiate a fungicide program in susceptible crops.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
Hot, humid weather and plentiful rainfall give way to cooler and drier weather beginning this weekend. Don’t let the soybean scouting sweet spot pass you by without evaluating your fields.
Southeast Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021

Published on May 27, 2021
Watch for potato leafhoppers in alfalfa.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state.
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will help move crops toward the finish line. Diseases that love these conditions may be too late to ruin the party, depending on current crop development stage.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

Published on September 1, 2021
First report for northwest Michigan apple maturity.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops.
Central Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020

Published on July 17, 2020
Crop, pest, financial and stress management update.
Predicted 2021 apple harvest dates

Published on June 22, 2021
These tables summarize the harvest dates for apple varieties predicted by the Enviroweather Apple Maturity Model for regions across Michigan.
Planting sweet corn based on growing degree days is the best way to assure a constant supply

Published on April 15, 2020
Sweet corn growers should stagger plantings based on actual growing degree days (GDDs) and not on how many days have passed since the previous planting.
Michigan hop crop report for the week of Sept. 6, 2021

Published on September 9, 2021
Hop harvest is underway across Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020

Published on July 2, 2020
Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development.
August is key time for protecting clusters from grape berry moth

Published on August 4, 2020
Scout vineyards and plan your product selection and timing.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 5, 2021

Published on August 5, 2021
Crops are progressing rapidly through reproductive stages, and rainfall is not expected to keep up with crop demand during next week’s return to summer-like temperatures.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021

Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

Published on June 3, 2020
Cooperative weather has allowed growers to stay on schedule.
Michigan hop crop report for the week of July 12, 2021

Published on July 15, 2021
The Michigan hop crop is progressing nicely.